Edinburgh has a long and macabre history, filled with creepy stories to freak you out. Ghost hunters and psychics often tout the Scottish capital as a one of the most haunted places in the world, and learning the tales and legends is a fun (and sometimes scary) way to understand more about the city.

A walking tour is one of the best ways to find out about the gruesome tales that have been passed down the generations. In truth, most of them are more myths than hard facts, but they all set the scene in Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile. In the depths of a dark winter’s night, these spooky tales can send shivers down your spine.

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